CVE-2026-48942 Details
Description
K2 ≤ 2.26 renders the `#__k2_users.image` column directly into HTML `src` attributes via two distinct templates, in both cases without HTML escaping.
A vulnerability in K2 versions through 2.26 allows for HTML injection in the `#__k2_users.image` column. This issue arises because the image data is rendered directly into HTML `src` attributes by two different templates, without proper HTML escaping. As a result, an attacker could potentially exploit this flaw to inject malicious HTML or scripts.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 25, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.getk2.org/ | [email protected] | Product |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| joomlaworks k2 | <= 2.26 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 25, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 25, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |